BOARD MEETING DATE: March 4, 2005 AGENDA NO. 3
The AQMD tests and demonstrates new vehicles with low-emission and clean-fuel technologies as they become available. It is proposed that the AQMD purchase three 2005 Toyota Priuses, two 2005 Honda Civics, and one 2005 Ford Escape gasoline fueled vehicles with advanced hybrid-electric drivetrains. To increase the visibility of the AQMD Clean Air Choice program, staff also proposes that three of the vehicles be labeled with Clean Air Choice logos. Authorize the Procurement Manager to waive bidding procedures and purchase three 2005 Toyota Prius, two 2005 Honda Civic, and one 2005 Ford Escape hybrid vehicles for a total amount not to exceed $180,000. Staff recommends that the Board authorize the purchase of three 2005 Toyota Prius, two 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, and one Ford Escape Hybrid vehicles to further demonstrate these vehicles in the AQMD demonstration fleet at a cost not to exceed $180,000. This cost includes wrapping three of the vehicles with the Clean Air Choice design which can be seen from multiple sides. California has adopted a new designation for vehicles with SULEV exhaust emissions, zero fuel evaporative emissions, 150,000-mile emissions durability and an extended emission systems warranty. Vehicles certified to meet these requirements are referred to as Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicles (AT-PZEVs). The three proposed vehicle models are certified as AT-PZEVs and they are included in AQMD's Clean Air Choice Program.
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Hybrid cars are good for the environment because they consume less fossil fuel and emit less particulate matter than do conventional vehicles. But it is unclear whether owning a hybrid is good for your balance sheet. In a back-of-the-envelope calculation, FSB compared Ford's conventional Escape SUV (24 mpg city, list price $25,000) with a comparably equipped Escape Hybrid (36 mpg city, list price $29,000). Lazar gets $2,000 in local government incentives for each hybrid he buys. But each new Escape winds up costing him an extra $8,000, because the Escape costs about $10,000 more than the used Ford Crown Victoria sedans he normally buys. And San Francisco cab companies can't charge drivers more than an average of $90 a day to lease their vehicles. Lazar and other taxi owners are lobbying city officials to raise the maximum daily charge. That would help Lazar buy more hybrids, he argues. At least one city official is sympathetic.
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On the outside, the Escape has the aerodynamics of a brick on wheels, especially compared to the Prius's sleek shape. But remember, the Ford Escape Hybrid is an SUV at heart and, thus, offers several advantages. The truck sits high and offers excellent visibility with a commanding view of the road.
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There's little to distinguish the Escape Hybrid from any other Escape. There's a small "Hybrid" badge on the rear and a small gauge on the left of the instrument panel showing the status of the battery pack.
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The Ford Escape Hybrid has a relatively small gasoline engine supplemented by an electric motor and a big battery. Essentially the electric motor has two jobs. First it provides propulsion all by itself from a standing stop up to a maximum of about 20 mph under gentle acceleration. Second, it makes up the difference between the small gasoline engine's meager power and what's needed to enhance acceleration.
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The Ford Escape Hybrid comes in either front-wheel-drive (FWD) or all-wheel-drive (AWD) varieties. The official EPA mileage rating for the FWD version is 33 mpg in the city and 31 to 36 mpg on the highway. For the AWD version, it's 33 mpg in the city and 29 on the highway.
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The Ford Escape is the first sport utility vehicle designed with an optional hybrid engine. In fact, from its beginnings the Ford Escape SUV was designed as a more environmentally-friendly option than its larger counterparts. Thanks to recent technological developments, the Ford Escape Hybrid is capable of running entirely on its electric motor up to speeds of 25 miles per hour. This allows the vehicle to emit 60 percent less smog-forming pollutants and achieve 80 percent better fuel economy in city driving. With the increased efficiency of hybrid engines, car buyers have begun expressing increased interest in purchasing these vehicles. Finding the best deals on the Ford Escape SUV hybrid has never been easier thanks to LotPro.
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Dealer Product Committee got a sneak peek at the first set of pre-production Escape Hybrid units fresh off the assembly line. The dealers, who gathered at the Proving Grounds in Dearborn, MI, maneuvered the test track to see how the Escape Hybrid handled and performed. Some had driven the vehicle before. For others it was their first time.
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Volvo hybrid design was now Fords. Ford has given little credit to Volvo. The power split design is similar in nature with what Toyota ended up with. Ford had originally said they would have the Escape Hybrid ready for sale in 2002. What happened was the software needed to merge the ICE and electric transaxle wasnt as easy as Ford had first projected.
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